Canton Community Chest drive opens with 600 workers
In Canton the Community Chest campaign opened at the Onesta Hotel with more than 600 workers set to raise a goal of 445 909 to fund 20 health and welfare services. Campaign chairman Paul Belden Jr. urged persistent effort as Rev. Oscar Olson tied the effort to American values and warned against the spread of Communism through unmet needs.
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Canton Community Chest
Onesta
Canton
Timken Roller Bearing Co
Paul B. Belden Jr
Oscar T. Olson
Cleveland
Community Chest
Michael Rocco
Norman J. Tschantz
Truman Tells Reds U S Likes Peace But Loves Freedom
President Truman laid out a global peace program from San Francisco, urging a partnership of peace backed by U S military strength. He warned the Soviet Union against imperialism, called for North Korea to disarm, and pushed for UN led collective security to reduce arms while pledging to defend free nations. He spoke after meeting General MacArthur and while flying back to Washington, stressing determination to build defensive strength and preserve liberty.
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Wake Island
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Truman Lands At Andrews After Pacific Trip
President Truman arrived at Andrews airfield at 10 04 a m after a fog delay ending a week long Pacific fly ing trip. His plane The Independence was diverted from National Airport to the nearby air force base in Maryland at the last moment.
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Maryland
Connie Mack Retires as A's Manager After 50 Years
Connie Mack, age 87, quits as manager of the Philadelphia Athletics ending a 50 year run starting in 1901. Jimmy Dykes will succeed him as field boss while Arthur Ehlers becomes general manager as Mickey Cochrane’s previous post is filled. Mack’s retirement follows fan criticism and a last place finish for the A’s.
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Mickey Cochrane
Roy
Taft Analyzes Election Campaign in Ohio
18 Robert A Taft warned that the November 7 election pits government by pressure from labor unions against rule by the people. He said the Democratic party is inactive and that a Political Action Committee is waging a national campaign to replace independent legislators with pro union bosses stooges. He urged vigilance and urged voters to attend James Laundry open house today and Thursday from 1 to 9 pm at 1501 Harrisburg Rd NE, noting free roses for ladies.
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U. S
U. S. Senate
Ashington
Ohio
Lausche
Political Action Committee
C.I.C
Washington
James Laundry
Harrisburg Rd
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic Party
Timken Roller Bearing Co
Miami Area Hit Hardest By Hurricane
A Florida hurricane lashed the citrus belt with 125 mph winds, killing Mrs. Owen Adams and injuring many as it damaged 125 homes in West Hollywood and caused 5 to 8 million dollars in property losses. National guardsmen patrolled, power and telephones failed, and Miami suffered extensive damage though Palm Beach escaped heavy impact.
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Susan Mayham
Miami Daily News
Palm Beach
International
Supreme Court Holds Calling Someone Communist Is Libelous in Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court ruling means labeling a person as a Communist is libelous. Case involves Courtney D. Ward who sued John P. Moran and Lake side Printing Co. over a 1948 pamphlet claim. Case returns to Cleveland Common Pleas for trial after appeals.
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Cuyahoga County
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Lakeside Printing Co
Court of Appeals
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Russian roulette tragedy claims teen life
Donald Finley, 14, died after a 32 caliber gun he fired at his head during Russian roulette at his Finley apartment. Witnesses include his sister Wilma 18 and cousin Shirley Reed 13. friend David Saunier 17 left after trying to stop him. Police say the incident occurred at 9 p.m. and he died at Mercy Hospital three hours later.
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High Ave
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Mercy Hospital
Amusements and Ads Preview in Local Paper
A fragmented listing shows sections like Amusements, Comics, Deaths, Editorials by George Sokolsky, Markets and Financial, Radio and Television, Social News, and Sports. It notes a Comptometer operators job demand and a Comptometer School at 213 Mellett Building, with an ad for imprinted Xmas cards and a News Depot listing. Nearby cafe and storefront references appear alongside brief notices about housing and weather.
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Amusements Monet Comics
George Sokolsky
Mellett
Youth Wounded in Accidental Gun Misfire
Norman Albert 19 of 2006 Penn Pl NE was accidentally shot by Edward George 25 in Edward's apartment at 2034 8th St NE. Albert, on Mercy Hospital danger list, was struck when Edward, cleaning a 38 caliber pistol, pulled the clip and the gun fired. Both men described as lifelong friends. police will not file charges.
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Penn Pl
Edward George
8Th St
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George Brothers
Belden
Formula Still Sought To End Canton Bus Strike
Mayor Thomas H. Nichols and Federal Conciliator Horace C. Vokoun resumed talks with Canton City Lines and the AFL Bus Drivers Local to settle a four day old bus strike. A two hour afternoon session followed a morning parley with union negotiators and a company union meeting failed to bridge the gap. The union had offered to cut its wage raise request to 20 cents an hour, but the concession was rejected.
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Horace C. Vokoun
Canton
Canton City Lines
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Mack
South Korea Troops Enter Pyongyang in Battle Honor
South Korean forces claim the capture of Pyongyang after an 8 day, 90 mile march from the Pusan beachhead. U.S. 1st Cavalry tried to enter ahead as tanks cleared a path, with Hambhung and Hungnam also reported captured on the East Coast.
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Hobart R. Gay
Blocks of traffic as Canton street work snarls mobility
Traffic chaos hit Canton streets due to a bus strike and Canton Day sales drawing shoppers. Walnut avenue closure plus Market avenue detours tangled northbound flow south of Public Square. City workers eased conditions by staggering the seal coat and limiting closures, restoring normal movement by afternoon.
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6Th St
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